Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available onsite. Valet parking services are also offered.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the costs?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee of approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, step-free entrances, and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Accessible bathrooms are also available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

Kilkea Castle is located in Kilkea, within a 15-minute drive of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and Carlow Golf Club. It is approximately 7.5 miles from Oak Park Forest Park and 7.8 miles from Athy Par 3 Golf Course.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Kilkea Castle Resort in Kilkea, Ireland

Average nightly price at Kilkea Castle by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$239
February	US$226
March	US$281
April	US$302
May	US$338
June	US$381
July	US$341
August	US$332
September	US$348
October	US$257
November	US$230
December	US$250

What guests think

At Kilkea Castle, guests praise the beautiful historic setting and welcoming staff, enjoy tasty breakfasts, and often find rooms comfortable, while recurring downsides include mixed dinner experiences, slow service at times, and limited temperature control.

Many highlight the golf course and spa, pleasant bars, and relaxing walks through immaculate gardens. Some note seclusion and early breakfast hours (from 8 am) make early departures tricky, plus occasional maintenance or room noise/light issues. Expect a scenic, tranquil stay centered on heritage, service, and downtime.

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Facilities

Guests frequently praise the golf course and spa/thermal suite, enjoy drinks at The Keep, and love the gardens and walking areas. A few mention an extra fee for the thermal suite and occasional understaffing at the bar or clubhouse.

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Stanley

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The tennis courts were quiet and the surface was good, but buy new balls. The spa was great thank you!

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Doreen

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.

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leonard

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, the lodges are separate to the castle. Short walk to the main castle And beside the restaurants. Room was spacious and the bed was big. The TV system /channels and remote not very good though. We did the small spa, which was lovely. 25 per person for an hour. Breakfast was in the castle for us as we stayed in Feb, otherwise I think the lodges are in hermiones restaurant. The breakfast was lovely.

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Kurt

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Kilkea Castle is beautiful. We stayed for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed. The castle grounds are so very pretty and picturesque. John was our official castle and area historian. He shared some amazing castle history and took us on a tour. We've stayed in many 5 star and diamond resorts. Kilkea Castle is one of the most interesting and beautiful places by far. Only con is the club house restaurants and bar seemed severly understaffed. Service was very slow. All else was great!

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Trevor

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's definitely a unique experience staying in the Luxury Castle rooms. The staff were attentive, the food was overall really good, and the Thermal Spa experience was a nice addition to our stay. I would absolutely recommend to stay at Kilkea Castle for at least 2 nights.

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Barbara

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous time at Kilkea Castle lodges, would recommend a trip to the Spa. Lovely staff and great food.

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Janice

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What an amazing place to stay! The castle and grounds are incredible. Breakfast was top notch. The attached golf course is reasonably priced and easy to book. The best welcome to Ireland we could have asked for!

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Travis

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We weren’t sure what to expect, but quickly wish we would’ve booked more nights here. We loved the views, the garden area, the castle was great, beds comfortable, breakfast was good, service was excellent. The spa was a must. We will definitely book here again. Well worth the cost

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Alison

28 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay in the carriage room for our wedding anniversary. The room was spacious and very comfortable. We enjoyed a walk around the grounds and explored the castle. Food was very tasty and we have to mention John in Hermiones Restaurant who went above and beyond his role. Super friendly, very informative and even helped us pick the best table in the restaurant. We also used the thermal suite which was nice. The only downside was that you paid an extra €30pp to use it. I personally think if you are staying in a hotel that you should get access to all their facilities included in your stay. Maybe that's just me though. Would definitely recommend the hotel to friends.

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Wesley

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and a special place. Quiet, the Castle Bar was terrific. Really enjoyed it.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and shared areas are generally clean and well kept. Some guests reported issues such as stained or worn furnishings, leaks or clogged drains, and occasional maintenance lapses.

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Steven

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower leaked on the bathroom floor but resolved by a lovely manager

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Kim

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, the staff was wonderful and the room was clean, comfortable, spacious and luxurious.

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lori

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very comfortable and exceptionally clean. Beautiful grounds. Would definitely recommend

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Kristen

16 Dec 2023

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The stay here was really magical. Dinner. The bar and breakfast were all great. The grounds are beautiful. The staff was really nice and helpful The rooms however could have been cleaner tbh. The two sleep sofas were so stained they just needed to be thrown away. Even the carpet needed a good cleaning. Overall I really did love it

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Dale

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property with highly attentive staff. Prices were good and rooms were nice. One of our rooms had a clogged drain so the shower flooded the floor. Was not corrected when mentioned to staff. Other room had no working tv and the cabinet that holds the safe, fan and bath robes was stuck closed. Other than those few things everything was perfect. The views are beautiful and walking trail near by was also nice. Highly recommended!

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Espen

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Omgivelsene er helt nydelige, men rommet lukter av fukt. Det er sprekker i dusjhodet så vann spruter overalt i tillegg til at dusjdøren ikke går ordentlig igjen. Det gjør at gulvet blir kjempe vått rundt der doen er. Det er derfor blitt mugg i kanter av badet og lukter vondt. Utover dette så er resten av rommet ganske bra. Hvis de får rettet på dette så er hotellet en opplevelse man bør få med seg.

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Michael

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sink was clogged, hair dryer was broken and we added $100 to use around the property and had to circle back to the front desk because they put it on the wrong room number.

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David

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was actually beautiful about this property. It was a great two days. Everything was so well maintained staff as friendly beautiful all around.

10

jennifer

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food was wonderful, it was clean, and breakfast was way beyond anything I expected. The staff was friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable.

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RAMONA

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our arrival and stay at Kilkea Castle was perfect and every detail was exactly as I had hoped. Clean rooms, exceptional service, and an amazing setting. Superb. Trying to depart was not so great. The staff went above and beyond to assist us, and I only say this as a warning to others. Book your transportation through the hotel as our prebooked car never arrived, and the ride shares would not pick up in the early morning.

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Rooms

Many found castle, lodge, and carriage rooms comfortable and sometimes spacious, with historic charm and pleasant views. However, several note limited or no A/C and stuffy rooms, and some rooms are small, dated, or affected by noise or light.

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Brian

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Castle rooms are nice (no A/C as is not unusual for Ireland). Staff is excellent and service is top notch.

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Monique

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an incredible property. Truly one of a kind. Food was amazing, grounds stunning and historic. The room was perfect and cozy. We will definitely return if given the opportunity. Loved this place!!!

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Tammy R

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at Kilkea Castle was very nice. The carriage room was spacious and nicely appointed. The grounds were lovely, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The only area for improvement was with dinner....we ate at Hermione's and the food was so-so. Definitely room to improve with the dinner options.

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Ofer

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We got a room off the castle area, next to the gold course. Room size is nice but not great. Bathroom was strange and fan was very loud.

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Glen

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The castle and grounds were lovely. The castle rooms are getting dated. Breakfast in the castle was very sub-standard but the other restaurant on the property served a fantastic dinner.

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Aaron

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff, grounds, food and drinks were all top tier. The castle is beautiful. Andrew , our bartender, was extremely helpful and attentive. Recommend staying. Room was great as well, but there wasn't any way to control the temperature and we sweat all night. I'd love to have played some golf, which also looked amazingly well maintained, however, we were only in for the evening.

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Cormac

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous castle. We stayed in a beautiful, spacious carriage room. We had a lovely evening meal in Hermione's restaurant at the clubhouse followed by drinks in the Keep bar. Breakfast the next morning was so nice. Lots to do and see. We couldn't fault it.

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Marcia

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms a little small

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Dewi

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An event of a place. Done really nicely. Great food and service - Molly was a star. My only complaint is a stuffy bedroom as no opening windows or no aircon. Was 27C there. Still enjoyed the stay 👍

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Darren

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds are lovely and kept very well. The staff were all very kind. The main downside was the position of our room, 227. It is right on one of the roads that cars frequently pass so it can be very loud in there. There are 3 sets of windows in the master bedroom and the blinds don't do a job of keeping light out, the one facing the golf course can even not block line of sight to the room fully. So as soon as the sun is up the room is flooded with light making it hard to sleep into the morning at this time of year.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with many standout individual interactions. A few guests experienced slow or disorganized service and limited check in information.

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Molly

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it was a nice enough stay. The food and service wasn’t the best experience. Service was quite slow, they seemed to have had some issues with their systems. The hotel is lovely and the location is great but the food and service fell short especially given the expectations you have for a place like Kilkea castle. The fine dining restaurant also wasn’t open which I wasn’t aware of when booking. Only dinner option was the golf clubhouse which had a somewhat limited menu. Would not recommend room service as the food didn’t taste the best. The food fresh from the clubhouse is much better.

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Trent

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful grounds and a historic sight. There is some work that could done to improve restaurant service and organization.

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Louis

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lakisha was absolutely incredible, we didnt understand the lock on our door (silly us) and she was super patient showing us, also all her recommendations were excellent for the last day of our international trip. She deserves recognition for her efforts! Thank you lakisha!!

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Natalie

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very relaxing and the service was amazing

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Kimberly

11 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding! The service and staff was amazing. From our first experience with Micheal( first day on the job) too Emily ( whom I believe was in training) she made our experience at the club house for dinner a fantastic time. Thank you both.

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Ginny

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to Kilkea to celebrate our anniversary and could not have been more pleased! From the moment we walked through the castle doors, the staff was gracious and friendly. Everyone remembered our names…so it certainly had a Cheers from Boston vibe! From the front desk, the spa, the dining, the historical grounds, and bartenders at The Keep, what more could we have asked for. We can’t wait to be back!

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David

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing customer service and very friendly and accommodating staff. A+++++

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William

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds is beautiful, and the room is very nice. However, the front desk is disinterested and unhelpful with any information. In both the day I checked in and the day I checked out, the front desk staff offered no help and information, and I had to return multiple times to get the basic important information about the property and my stay. I expect a lot more at the rates paid for one of the most expensive rooms on the property.

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RAMONA

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our arrival and stay at Kilkea Castle was perfect and every detail was exactly as I had hoped. Clean rooms, exceptional service, and an amazing setting. Superb. Trying to depart was not so great. The staff went above and beyond to assist us, and I only say this as a warning to others. Book your transportation through the hotel as our prebooked car never arrived, and the ride shares would not pick up in the early morning.

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Danielle

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I can’t recommend Kilkea castle enough. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one. Five stars just isn’t enough. The grounds were pristine, the food delicious and we have never experienced customer service like this. If you are ever in the area please put Kilkea Castle on your must-do list.

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Location

Scenic, quiet countryside setting with expansive, well kept grounds ideal for walks and relaxation. Seclusion limits nearby nightlife and dining.

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David

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Grounds were beautiful and rooms very inviting. Loved the castle setting. Highly recommend

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Alli

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have never stayed at a castle before but after this I definitely plan to do it again! So cool and gorgeous driving up the lush green drive to Kilkea Castle, I felt like a princess immediately upon arrival. Check in staff were excellent, helpful and lovely. Slight issue with my first room that Keala resolved for me right away. Walking around the common grounds and gardens was so dreamy with the castle in the background and the plethora of seating areas downstairs/near the bar were inviting and relaxing. Not to mention how delicious and very princess-like the complimentary breakfast was in restaurant 1180 before my departure. Stay here, you won't regret it. The only thing I will say is if you want night life you will likely have to go to the closest town but if you're okay with a quieter evening in a freaking castle then there's nothing to worry about.

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Carl

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kilkea Castle was amazing. Beautiful grounds, lovely ambiance.

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Jennyfer

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the experience was really nice. The property was pretty & nice to walk around. The service was nice. Our room was on the small side but clean (we did have a problem with a broken shower head). The hotel is very secluded so I wouldn’t recommend if you plan to go out and explore any surrounding places.

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Jeanne

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kilkea castle grounds are absolutely beautiful and so very serene. It was a perfect last night to relax and decompress for the journey home. The staff was wonderful and very friendly and helpful. The room was extremely comfortable.

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Robert

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the carriage house and a friend stayed in castle. Both were great. Breakfast was fantastic and we had a great meal at the golf restaurant. I love running, and there are some great country roads nearby to walk or run.

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Geraldine

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What an amazing place. We stayed one night on the way to Dublin. The castle was built in 1189 and has obviously been renovated in the last few years. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful and the grounds are beautiful. We had dinner in the evening and breakfast the next morning - both very good. All in all, a wonderful experience.

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COURTLAND

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

liked the seclusion

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Wesley

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and a special place. Quiet, the Castle Bar was terrific. Really enjoyed it.

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Karen K.

25 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A castle within an hour of Dublin. The accommodations were very cozy and the grounds beautiful. Staff very attentive. Breakfasts with variety. What a treat to stay here. Book early to enjoy this to enjoy all the amenities

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety, and many enjoyed meals at 1180 and the clubhouse. However, dinner at Hermione’s can be hit or miss with limited menus or slow service, and breakfast starts at 8 am, which can inconvenience early departures.

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Vivienne

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodation-suggest improving breakfast which we experienced including overcooked and cool and not in keeping with accommodation standards- disappointing

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Richard

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property and nicely updated. The room was a "carriage room" so not in the oldest part of the castle. It was comfortable and the dinner in the golf club restaurant was good. Breakfast in the castle restaurant was excellent.

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James

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, very comfortable room and excellent service in the restaurant in the evening, even though we didn't have a reservation. Was disappointed breakfast wasn't available before 8 and we had to leave before that for a flight, though they did have coffee and pastries.

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Molly

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it was a nice enough stay. The food and service wasn’t the best experience. Service was quite slow, they seemed to have had some issues with their systems. The hotel is lovely and the location is great but the food and service fell short especially given the expectations you have for a place like Kilkea castle. The fine dining restaurant also wasn’t open which I wasn’t aware of when booking. Only dinner option was the golf clubhouse which had a somewhat limited menu. Would not recommend room service as the food didn’t taste the best. The food fresh from the clubhouse is much better.

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Tammy R

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at Kilkea Castle was very nice. The carriage room was spacious and nicely appointed. The grounds were lovely, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The only area for improvement was with dinner....we ate at Hermione's and the food was so-so. Definitely room to improve with the dinner options.

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Arwah

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an unforgettable stay at Kilkea Castle! From the moment we arrived, we were enchanted by the stunning grounds and historic charm of the property. We stayed in Carriage Room 230, which was beautiful and had great viewst thanks to windows on all sides. Dinner at Hermione's was a real highlight — not only was the food excellent, but the view of the illuminated castle in the evening was absolutely magical. After dinner, we headed to The Keep bar for drinks, where Andrew, the bartender, made the experience extra special. He was friendly, personable, and made us feel right at home. Later, we took a peaceful walk through the rose garden and along the river to the pond — a perfect end to the evening. Breakfast the next morning was inside the castle and just as delightful. What really stood out was the staff. My husband had accidentally left his wallet at the bar, and everyone — from the front desk to our servers — made sure we got it back. Their kindness and attentiveness made us feel so well cared for. Highly recommend staying here for the beautiful setting, great food, and outstanding service. We’ll definitely be back!

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Diane

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is amazing! The property was beautiful! The food delicious! The breakfast is not to be missed! I wish I had time to play their beautiful golf course!

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Sadiqa

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing. The dinner at 1180 was superb. The rose garden was gorgeous. The service was top tier. Book it!

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Louise

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff

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Vincent

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience and breakfast in thew 1180

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1 $154	2 $154	3 $174	4 $145	5 $173	6 $403	7 $395
8 $142	9 $155	10 $171	11 $171	12 $260	13 $241	14 $314
15 $155	16 $171	17 $171	18 $171	19 $171	20 $349	21
22 $256	23 $193	24 $308	25 $308	26	27 $494	28
29 $276	30 $190

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